Theme: Christ is the Lord who has all authority; be wise and put his words into practice The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom…
Theme: Christ is the Lord who guards entrance into the kingdom; beware of false prophets Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, “The scribes and the Pharisees…
Theme: There is no life apart from Christ; live in submission to his will So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door…
Theme: Through faith in Christ you have the rights of sonship; love your new brothers and sisters According to most commentators, Matthew 7:1–12 falls into four sections: teaching on judgement…
Theme: Jesus Christ has won for us the rights of sonship; let go of hypocritical judgements For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you,…
Theme: God the Father knows what is best for his children; seek his kingdom in confidence Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise...the ants are…
Theme: Jesus Christ makes you to share in a heavenly inheritance (treasure), devote yourself to God in thankful obedience Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and…
Theme: Jesus Christ has come to cleanse God’s people from their sin; fast in freedom with joy Fasting is the practice of abstaining from food, typically for one day from…
Theme: Jesus Christ enables kingdom citizens to know God as Father; pray to him and live for him Old Testament passages which confirm that God's people know him as Father…
Theme: Jesus Christ enables kingdom citizens to know God as Father; practice your righteousness in his presence But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or…